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RESOLV is a #ClusterOfExcellence #Exzellenzcluster in the German #ruhrarea. 200 #solvation scientists explore #solvent effects in #chemistry #biology #physics

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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Congratulations to Clara Saraceno on receiving the UNIPRENEURS Award! This recognition highlights outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship, innovation and knowledge transfer – and the role of universities in turning research into impact. More: news.rub.de/english/2026... #SolvationScience
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🎓 Congratulations to our Master’s students Harshini Dhara and Jan Niclas Ludwig on their nominations for the Wübben Foundation Student Grant! 👏 We are proud to have such talented young researchers as part of the team. #SolvationScience
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🔬 Academia meets industry 🏭 RESOLV brings scientists together with representatives from international and local companies. A great chance to explore careers beyond academia and make new connections! 🤝 Registration open until Oct. 18th. ➡️ More: www.solvation.de/news/resolv-... #SolvationScience
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World Science Day 2026
Join us at RESOLV's science-industry networking event! November 10th, 2026, 12:00 - 20:00 ZEMOS Building, Ruhr University Bochum
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🔬 Völlig losgelöst – an exhibition on science! What happens behind the scenes of cutting-edge research? Discover fascinating questions, methods and the role of water. 💧 🚀 Embark with us on an exciting journey into the world of science: www.solvation.de/news/resolv-... #SolvationScience
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Sebastian Kruss @krusslab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Are you interested in detecting catecholamines ? Check out Julia's perspective in @jneurochem.bsky.social with Andreas Reiner. We compare fluorescent carbon nanotube-based and genetically encoded sensors and discuss their potential. @ruhr-uni-bochum.de @solvationsci.bsky.social tinyurl.com/593s8yum
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Illuminating the Future of Catecholamine Detection
Catecholamines such as dopamine and norepinephrine are key signaling molecules in our body. We discuss how fluorescent sensors (carbon nanotube based and genetically encoded) for these molecules in c...
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
New opportunity for Early Career Researchers! Together with Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, we offer a joint position for an Early Career Researcher Group Leader “Solvent-controlled electrosynthesis”. www.cec.mpg.de/de/karriere-...
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Early Career Research (ECR) Group Leader - RESOLV Cluster of Excellence | MPI CEC
To complement the existing expertise in the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (EXC 2033), we announce a position for an
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🔬 Your step into Solvation Science! 🌍 Master’s & PhD students worldwide can now apply for our Student Challenge and win a fully funded 3-month research stay in Germany, connect with our scientists and bring research ideas to life! ➡️ Apply now: www.solvation.de/education/st... #SolvationScience
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
💧 Water may be one of the most familiar substances on earth. But its molecular behavior is anything but simple. 💡 Discover why one of the simplest molecules is also one of the most scientifically fascinating: news.rub.de/english/2026... #SolvationScience
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Weak Bonds, Strong Impact
Hydrogen bonds make water what it is: the elixir of life. Researchers of the Excellence Cluster RESOLV are investigating the dance of the molecules and monitor how flexible the bond is.
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Inspiring future scientists 🔬✨ 12 students spent 5 days at our summer camp, gaining hands-on research experience, exploring cutting-edge science and working with our researchers. 🫶 Thank you to all who made this inspiring week possible! More: www.solvation.de/news/current... #SolvationScience
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Great cooperation on a highly interesting topic!
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Great to see three RESOLV Groups publishing jointly in this prestigious magazine. Congratulations!
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🌍🔬 Our Summer School brought more than 100 participants from over 20 countries to Bochum for 4 days full of lectures, hands-on lab practicals, career talks and networking. 🫶 A big thank you to all who made this Summer School such an inspiring experience. More: www.solvation.de/news/current...
Summer School participants at the campus of Ruhr University BochumPanel discussion at the Career EventOpportunities for scientific exchange during the poster sessions
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🌍 Spring Onboarding 2026 RESOLV welcomed new international members to introduce the program and offer the opportunity to meet new colleagues. Highlight of the day: a visit to Zeche Zollverein and a shared dinner. Welcome to RESOLV! ✨ #SolvationScience #iGSS #iMOS www.solvation.de/news/current...
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
🚀 Take your research beyond the classroom! Get the chance to win a fully funded 3-month research stay in Germany. ➡️ Apply by 1st June for our Student Challenge: www.solvation.de/education/st... Open to Master & PhD students (natural sciences, medical sciences, or engineering). #SolvationScience
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Hanna Hinrika Cramer @h2cramer.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I have recently started my independent research at @ruhr-uni-bochum.de as part of the RESOLV excellence cluster @solvationsci.bsky.social and have openings for Bachelor, Master, and PhD students! Check out my website below: forschung.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/hanna-hin...
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Hanna Hinrika Cramer Research Group
ResearchA more sustainable chemical industry must move away from fossil-based carbon sources and instead utilize renewable feedstocks, such as CO2 or…
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
RESOLV welcomes new ECR Group Leaders In the past weeks Dr. Hanna Hinrika Cramer and Dr. Guanqi Qiu have joined the RESOLV Team. We wish them both continued success and a rewarding experience in their new roles. Read more: www.solvation.de/news/current... #SolvationScience #SolvationScience
New RESOLV members: Dr. Hanna Hinrika Cramer and Dr. Guanqi Qiu
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
🔬✨ Girls’ Day at RESOLV ✨🔬 18 girls became scientists for a day at our labs and got a taste of real research – discovering that chemistry and physics can be exciting. Maybe we’ll meet some of you in the future again – as young scientists! 🚀 www.solvation.de/news/current... #SolvationScience
Physical ChemistrySpectroscopyAnorganic ChemistryOrganic Chemistry
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Sebastian Kruss @krusslab.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
If you are interested in near infrared (NIR) absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy: Here is a a simple, low cost instruction. tinyurl.com/44k6xj53 You can also equip It with a xy stage controller for high throughput screenings. Congrats to Krisko. @ruhr-uni-bochum.de @solvationsci.bsky.social
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
200+ guests joined us to launch our 3rd funding period! 🎉 From inspiring talks to cutting-edge solvation science, we’re excited for the next 7 years driving sustainable chemistry and innovation. 🚀 Read more: www.solvation.de/news/current... #SolvationScience © Photos: RUB, Marquard & RESOLV
The event venue at night: Mining Museum in BochumParticipants gathering in front of the Mining MuseumMartina Havenith (Spokesperson RESOLV) kicks off three days of deep dive into Solvation ScienceRESOLV – Diving into the next era! Because one decade is not enough!
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🚀 A flagship project and strong momentum for sustainable chemistry: The Research Center Chemical Sciences and Sustainability was opened in Bochum in the presence of Science Minister Ina Brandes. Read more: news.rub.de/english/2026... #SolvationScience © Photos: RUB, Marquard
Ina Brandes MdL, Minister of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-WestphaliaPanel discussion “Beyond Boundaries: Research Center“Panel discussion with Research Center scientists and industry representativesUniversity and Research Center members and industry representatives with Minister Ina Brandes
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
“Jugend forscht” participants at RESOLV 🔬✨ Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming around 80 students as part of the NRW “Jugend forscht” competition, held this year at @ruhr-uni-bochum.de. Read more: www.solvation.de/news/current... #SolvationScience #JugendForscht © Photos: Maren Meyer
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Ruhr-Universität Bochum @ruhr-uni-bochum.de · 26/03/2026
Wissenschaftsministerin Ina Brandes hat das Research Center Chemical Sciences and Sustainability im Ruhrgebiet eröffnet. Internationale Top-Leute forschen hier an Lösungen für die Chemie von morgen. Zugleich feierte @solvationsci.bsky.social den Auftakt seiner dritten Förderperiode.
Foto von Ina Brandes am Redepult. Auf dem Bild steht das Zitat: "Mit der Research Alliance Ruhr bringen die drei Universitäten der Region ihre Stärken zusammen. Hier entstehen die Ideen und Technologien, die wir für Klimaschutz, Innovationen und wirtschaftliche Stärke brauchen. – Ina Brandes"
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🌳Welcoming international guests and networking in the countryside 🌳 This week, the RESOLV community gathered for their annual retreat for listening to inspiring talks and networking. Many thanks to our special guests Klaus Engel, Andrew Zahrt, King Kouk Hii and Robert Franke. #SolvationScience
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Sebastian Kruss @krusslab.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Congrats to Christina on her work in ACS Sensors. She developed a new biofunctionalization strategy for biosensors to detect CRP in human serum, which is an important biomarker for inflammation. @ruhr-uni-bochum.de @solvationsci.bsky.social pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Detection of C-Reactive Protein in Serum with Near-Infrared Fluorescent Sensors
The human immune system is central in the defense against pathogens but is also involved in autoimmune diseases. Inflammatory processes are orchestrated by biomolecules, including the inflammation mar...
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
🌟 Celebrating diversity in science 🌟 We welcomed inspiring speakers and 50 guests for discussions on empathy in science, DEI in academia and industry, and unconscious bias. 🫶Thank you to all participants. We look forward to 2027! Read more: www.solvation.de/news/current... #SolvationScience
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Celebrating diversity in science
One of RESOLV’s cardinal principles is fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and respect. It is our mission to cultivate a climate of belonging and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
🌊🎧 Did you know we can hear polymer-water interactions? Researchers from @ruhr-uni-bochum.de and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign turned PNIPAM’s collapse into sound, revealing water’s role. A new way to ‘see’ molecular changes! Read more: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... #SolvationScience
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
"Think.Try.Transform" RESOLV spokesperson Martina Havenith meets former RUB rector Elmar Weiler on the new podcast of Ruhr Innovation Lab. The two researchers explain how an idea became a cross-university research cluster and how it works. thinktrytransform-der-podcast.podigee.io/2-vom-antrag...
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Start of RESOLV’s third funding period With the beginning of the new year, the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV has officially started its third funding period (2026 to 2032) with new Research Areas. Learn more about our new Research Areas: www.solvation.de/research #SolvationScience
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Clever Lab @cleverlab.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Our next step applying non-statistical self-assembly to ⚡️light-driven charge separation in @angewandtechemie.bsky.social ! Donors and acceptors in heteroleptic coordination cages, electrochemistry, time-resolved spectroscopy! @grk2376.bsky.social @solvationsci.bsky.social doi.org/10.1002/anie...
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Research opportunities for researchers at risk RESOLV supports at-risk researchers who can no longer pursue their work in their home countries due to persecution or violence. You can apply at any time. Details how to apply can be found here: www.solvation.de/education/re... #SolvationScience
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Sebastian Kruss @krusslab.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Congrats to Juliana! She measures in ACS Nano the rate constants of nanosensors on the single molecule level. She found two kinetic pathways and one can use this knowledge for Kinetically Improved Sensor Selectivity (KISS). @solvationsci.bsky.social @ruhr-uni-bochum.de tinyurl.com/738ypxf9
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Kinetic Insights Into Carbon Nanotube-Based Neurotransmitter Sensors by Single Molecule Experiments
Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are powerful building blocks for near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent biosensors. They can be chemically tailored to detect specific biomolecules. Their performance ...
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Sebastian Kruss @krusslab.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Check out Valeriia's elegant photochemistry approach in @angewandtechemie.bsky.social to incorporate quantum defects in nanomaterials without compromising quantum yield or making later biofunctionalization more challenging. Congrats! lnkd.in/eaxaECt6 @solvationsci.bsky.social @ruhr-uni-bochum.de
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Clever Lab @cleverlab.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Right in time for X-mas 🎄: find #JustAccepted in @jacs.acspublications.org how @shingkwam.bsky.social stuffs crown ether-decorated Pd2L4 cages with cations and anions at the same time! Happy Holidays! @tu-dortmund.de @solvationsci.bsky.social @grk2376.bsky.social doi.org/10.1021/jacs...
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
🎄 Season's Greetings 🎄 We did it again! This has been a very successful year for the RESOLV team. Thank you all for your continued support and numerous contributions. Looking forward to the start of a new era in 2026. 🚀 We wish you all the best and a successful new year! 🍀
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Sebastian Kruss @krusslab.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Check out Björn's cool insights into near infrared signals from photosensitizers. It is correlated but does not origin from singlet oxygen. The signal is present in all samples we looked at (labeled vesicles, plants,...). @solvationsci.bsky.social @ruhr-uni-bochum.de tinyurl.com/5dvsrnde
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
NRW Science Minister Ina Brandes visits RESOLV Last week, the North Rhine-Westphalian Minister of Culture and Science visited us. A laboratory tour and discussions with our scientists provided insights into solvation research and plans for speeding up the transfer of research results into practice.
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Academia meets industry Yesterday, we welcomed around 100 scientists and company representatives to celebrate the World Science Day for Peace and Development at our annual networking event. This year’s focus: young researchers and career opportunities in industry. #SolvationScience #WorldScienceDay
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
New opportunity for Early Career Researchers! 🚀 Our Integrated Graduate School Solvation Science (iGSS) and DAAD offer again two PhD scholarships for international doctoral students. ❗Complete your application by December 7, 2025! ➡️ More information: www.solvation.de/career/gradu...
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Dual degree graduation at RESOLV Recently, our first dual degree student completed successfully his master’s degree. Congratulations! www.solvation.de/news/current... #SolvationScience
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Christian Merten @mertenlab.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Out now in @pccp.rsc.org 🥳: Deborah tackles the challenge of computing the VCD spectra of tartaric acid and the dianionic tartrate in water. She shows that few water molecules and a micro-solvation approach are not sufficient! doi.org/10.1039/D5CP... @solvationsci.bsky.social #VCDspectroscopy
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Vibrational circular dichroism of tartaric acid in water
Although tartaric acid (TA) and its esters have been among the first molecules to be characterized by means of VCD spectroscopy, the experimental spectra of TA recorded in water have not yet been repr...
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Greg Gaube @greggaube.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
The tour continues in Switzerland!🇨🇭Thanks to Dr. Schörgenhumer at the University of Zurich for the afternoon tour and his helpful conversations as @solvationsci.bsky.social builds up their HTE and Automation capabilities!
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Greg Gaube @greggaube.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
The last stop of the tour was an excellent visit to EPFL and the SwissCat+ West team. Thanks to Dr. Miéville and Dr. Di Leone for the constructive chat and a tour of their remarkable lab! @solvationsci.bsky.social #Chemsky 🧪
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Huber Lab @ RU Bochum @shuberlab.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
A paper with a Queen song title? Check! (Even though that was an easy one). We've investigated the high pressure behavior of halogen bonding and found some unexpected solvent @solvationsci.bsky.social dependence: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Halogen Bonding in Solution: Under Pressure
The first study of the high-pressure behavior of organic halogen bond donors in solution is presented: HP-NMR titrations were performed in various solvents, primarily with a neutral tridentate halogen...
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Christian Merten @mertenlab.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Finally out in @pccp.rsc.org: Our VCD study on Ace-Trp-nPr describes an approach to guide the micro-solvation based spectra analyis with data on conformational and solvation preferences obtained from MD simulations. ▶️ doi.org/10.1039/D5CP... @grk2376.bsky.social @solvationsci.bsky.social
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A VCD study on micro-solvation and self-aggregation of N-acetyl tryptophan propylamide
The analysis of VCD spectra recorded in hydrogen bonding solvents often requires the explicit consideration of solute–solvent interactions in the DFT-based spectral calculations. While such a micro-so...
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Christian Merten @mertenlab.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Proudly presenting our new🔥paper in @chemcomm.rsc.org : We characterize halogen-bonded complexes of ITFE and various phosphines by means of matrix isolation IR spectroscopy in para-hydrogen. doi.org/10.1039/D5CC... @grk2376.bsky.social @solvationsci.bsky.social
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Matrix-isolation IR spectra of halogen–P and halogen–π complexes of phosphines and iodotrifluoroethylene (C2F3I)
The C [[double bond, length as m-dash]] C stretching mode of iodotrifluoroethylene (ITFE) serves as a marker for halogen-bonding (XB) interactions in complexes with phosphines. The formation of C–I⋯P ...
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Prakash Duari @prakashduari.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Our manuscript from the Gessner group showing a new strategy to isolate anionic NHOs via ligand exchange is now published in @angewandtechemie.bsky.social. (onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....). Thanks to all coauthors. @solvationsci.bsky.social @ruhr-uni-bochum.de. #chemsky #maingroup #research
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Isolation of Anionic N‐Heterocyclic Olefins and Their Versatile Reactivity
A new synthetic approach to anionic N-heterocyclic olefins (NHOs) via ligand exchange of metalated ylides/diazomethanes with free carbenes is reported. The anionic NHOs adopt bent structures with del....
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Clever Lab @cleverlab.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Now online as 🌶️ Hot Paper 📄 in @angewandtechemie.bsky.social: see how we combine Pd(II) and Pt(II) nodes with dynamic covalent chemistry to assemble highly robust interpenetrated double cages capable of abstracting halides from organic substrates: doi.org/10.1002/anie... @solvationsci.bsky.social
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Welcome to RESOLV Last week we welcomed new members to the RESOLV community to introduce the program and offer the opportunity to meet new colleagues. We wish you all a good start! www.solvation.de/news/current... #SolvationScience #iGSS #iMOS
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Onboarding event for international students Autumn 2025
RESOLV’s biannual “On Board” event was held on October 18, 2025, welcoming the new members of the RESOLV community at the Gasometer Oberhausen, an impressive industrial monument built in the late 1920...
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Ruhr-Universität Bochum @ruhr-uni-bochum.de · 10/07/2025
Klimaneutrale Chemie kommt bald aus Herne: Gemeinsam mit der Stadt Herne und Herne.Business wollen wir Spitzenforschung aus dem @solvationsci.bsky.social schneller in die Anwendung bringen. 👉 news.rub.de/transfer/202...
Zitat von Rektor Martin Paul: "Das Transferzentrum ChemINa fügt sich nahtlos in unsere Strategie ein, exzellente Forschung und gezielten Wissenstransfer als Motor regionaler Entwicklung zu begreifen."
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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV @solvationsci.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
On 08th July RESOLV hosted the Summer Optica Summit. Thanks to all the participants and speakers! www.solvation.de/news/current...
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